Psychiatrist

Weatherby is seeking a psychiatrist for a locum tenens opportunity, offering full-time, ongoing coverage. This role involves both inpatient and outpatient care within an acute psychiatric unit. The position requires managing a diverse patient load and participating in weekend and evening call responsibilities.

Practice Info

• Acute psychiatric unit
• Inpatient and outpatient coverage
• Max 18 patients per day -- follow-up to new eval ratio 18:2

Responsibilities

• Admissions required
• Rounding on unassigned patients
• Clinic with weekend and evening call responsibilities

Compensation

• $185 - $220 hourly
• Competitive compensation

Benefits

• Paid malpractice insurance
• Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

Shift & Schedule

• M - F clinic with weekend and evening call responsibilities
• Full-time ongoing coverage

Requirements

• ECT, seclusion therapy, and restraint application familiarity required
• Involuntary commitment experience required
• Fellowship required
• Board certification required